Stilton Village website: St. Mary's Church

The Parish Church of St Mary Magdelene
"Growing together in worship - reaching out with our Christian love" We are part of a group of parishes which includes Caldecote & Denton, Folksworth, Morborne and Haddon.	(click on an image for a larger representation)
Rector: Currently vacant (previously Canon Richard Longfoot). Stilton Rectory, Stilton, Peterborough, PE7 3RF From 'Link', November 2011: "We have been blessed to have Richard [Longfoot] as our Rector, bringing a unique blend of faith, caring and humour; being a friend as well as a priest; reminding us that whatever ups and downs we face in life, God is unchanging. Richard has taught us that through Jesus Christ we are offered love, forgiveness and new beginnings. "Now that Richard has retired, we begin the process of finding a replacement for him. A Parish Profile describing the Church activities in all the parishes and setting out the kind of Church we hope to be has been completed. This will be used by the Bishop of Ely to suggest possible candidates for the post of Rector. These priests will be interviewed by a panel representing the parishes. "This process can take a long time. In the meantime the Church Wardens, Parochial Church Councils and congregations will maintain the work of the Churches." During the vacancy, the church contacts are: Peter Lloyd: Baptisms. 07753 577478; peterlloyd2@sky.com Doug Maltman: Weddings, Funerals. 01733 242229; maltmand@yahoo.com Stuart Reed: Funerals, Prayer Requests. 01733 241114; sandpreed@btinternet.com Churchwardens: Douglas Maltman, 3 Willow Close, Stilton. Tel: 242229 Stuart Reed, Tel: 241114
Our Normal Weekly Services: 1st Sunday 11am Holy Communion 6pm Evening Prayer 2nd Sunday 8am Holy Communion 11am Morning Prayer or Parade Service 3rd Sunday 11am Holy Communion 6pm Evening Prayer or Holy Communion 4th Sunday 8am Holy Communion 11am Family Worship On a Fifth Sunday we hold a single United Service in one of the Churches in our Group of Parishes.
Some of our regular activities include: For 4 to 9 year olds - SUNDAY ADVENTURERS Please contact Rector or Churchwardens for current times. For Year 6 - CROSSOVER Meets between 6pm and 7pm on Thursdays in the Church Meeting Room during school terms. For Year 7 - SEVEN AHEAD Meets between 7:30pm and 8:30pm on Thursdays in the Church Meeting Room during school terms. For all YOUTH ACTIVITIES (K'nect, Cell Group, etc.), please check www.junction-hub.org or e-mail our youth worker Decca at mlchzk@yahoo.co.uk. TAKE-A-BREAK - Is a weekly Coffee & Chat in the Church Room, starting at 9am on Wednesdays. On the first Wednesday of each month we include 'First Steps' - Songs and a story for Children. MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST - join us for this monthly breakfast get-together. We meet at 8am in the Church Meeting Room, usually on the second Saturday of each month. After eating, we take time to share and to pray, usually finishing around 9am. (If you are coming, it helps to let us know a couple of days before if possible). Check the diary for dates. Ring Peter Newman on 241815. WEDNESDAY WORSHIP AT LUNCHTIME - Holy Communion followed by a soup & bread lunch. Every 3rd Wednesday in the month, 12:30 to 1:30pm. Check the diary for dates. Break the bread of fellowship with us in tranquil surroundings. We also run: ALPHA Groups - A course in the basics of Christianity ALPHA PLUS - A follow-on Group from Alpha BETA GROUP - A weekly Bible Study and fellowship meeting CHURCH MEETING ROOM Many of our activities take place in the Church Meeting Room. This is a recent addition to the church and enables us to use the building for a wide range of events. The room can be booked for community or private events; please contact the Rector. Please join us for worship at one of our services or come to one of our other activities. After the 11am Sunday morning services we have a chat over a cup of coffee or tea.
All are welcome